Beijing Signals Readiness to Talk to Trumps Team Even Old Foes

Russia Closes In on Another Ukrainian Region, Even as Peace Talks Pick Up

Russian troops are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a region they have never invaded. If they cross into it, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations.

The New York Times - 8h

Trump Marks Black History Month, Even as He Disparages Value of Diversity

President Trump arrived at a packed White House celebration alongside Tiger Woods to a roaring crowd. The event came as he has eviscerated federal programs aimed at combating inequality in America.

The New York Times - 14h

Even “Real Housewives” Star Erin Lichy is Preparing for Trump’s Tariffs

The serial entrepreneur talks the growth of her Mezcal brand Mezcalum and why she’s never bootstrapping a business again.

Inc. - 1h

Thursday Briefing: Trump and Zelensky Feud Over Peace Talks

Plus, Cambodia’s returned treasures.

The New York Times - 1d

‘Interesting discussions’: Donald Trump and Tiger Woods hold talks on golf’s rift

Woods joins PGA delegation at White House on Thursday LIV representatives also present in Washington Donald Trump’s involvement in professional golf’s peace talks has ramped up, with Tiger Woods ...

The Guardian - 20h

‘Like a cruel auction’: what Ukrainians think of Trump’s peace talks with Putin

Ukrainians inside the country and abroad express their hopelessness, anger and defiance at negotiations between Washington and Moscow. Europe live – latest updates “I don’t think that this ...

The Guardian - 5h

U.S. envoy says talks with Ukraine are positive amid Trump criticism of Zelenskyy

Ukraine and European allies are being vigilant after a meeting between U.S. Envoy to Ukraine Keith Kellogg and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Kellogg praised what he called a "positive" ...

CBS News - 1h

Europe’s Moon plans at risk as Trump team reviews Nasa’s Artemis project

Programme aims to beat China in returning humans to lunar surface

Financial Times - 13h

A DOGE dividend could be a win-win-win for the GOP and Team Trump

With Democrats screaming that the sky is falling every time the Department of Government Efficiency axes one federal worker, Elon Musk’s team needs some good public relations.

The Hill - 5h

Trump Elevates Kremlin Talking Points, a Familiar Pattern From His First Term

President Trump’s description of President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as a “Dictator without Elections” echoes the Kremlin’s messaging.

The New York Times - 23h

Federal worker fired by Trump administration talks about losing her dream job amid major cuts

Katie Sandlin thought she landed her dream job at the NIH as an educator. She spent her life savings to move from Alabama to just outside Washington, D.C. After only a few weeks on the job, she was ...

CBS News - 3h

Trump says he ‘had very good talks with Putin’ and again criticizes Ukraine – live

US president also accuses Kyiv of talking ‘tough’ but having few bargaining chips in latest remarks in feud with Ukrainian president Zelenskyy. National security adviser Mike Waltz told a crowd ...

The Guardian - 12m

‘We’re ready’: Frank McCourt on possibility of buying TikTok

McCourt's Project Liberty advocacy group submitted a bid to buy the U.S. assets of TikTok in early January.

The Hill - 3h

Bal and the Santa Clara Broncos host conference foe Loyola Marymount

Santa Clara hosts Loyola Marymount in a matchup of WCC teams

ABC News - 2d

Beijing embraces DeepSeek to lead AI adoption as it looks for new growth drivers

DeepSeek's rise came as a timely confidence boost as the Chinese leadership faces a prolonged economic gloom and a brewing trade war with U.S.

CNBC - 4h

Trump calls US hockey team ahead of 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

President Donald Trump has called the U.S. hockey team to wish players good luck ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final against Canada

ABC News - 1d

A Signal Update Fends Off a Phishing Technique Used in Russian Espionage

Google warns that hackers tied to Russia are tricking Ukrainian soldiers with fake QR codes for Signal group invites that let spies steal their messages. Signal has pushed out new safeguards.

Wired - 2d

Cruise stocks tumble after Commerce Secretary Lutnick signals tax crackdown

Royal Caribbean was the hardest hit.

CNBC - 21h

2/19: CBS Evening News

Global implications of Trump's public criticism of Zelenskyy; Historic SS United States makes final voyage before being turned into reef

CBS News - 1d

2/20: CBS Evening News

Woman uproots life to take job as federal worker, then fired in mass layoffs weeks later; Supporters gather to pray for Pope Francis outside hospital

CBS News - 12h

Fluidstack in talks to raise $200m

Yahoo News - 5h

Hornets' Mark Williams 'shocked' over failed Lakers trade as agent says he was 'ready and able to play'

Williams was back on the court Wednesday for the Hornets' win over the Lakers

CBS Sports - 22h

Movie Review: Hit man pic ‘Old Guy’ has style, but it’s no bull's-eye

A boomer hit man is given a nightmare final assignment to train his Gen Z replacement in Simon West’s action-comedy “Old Guy.”

ABC News - 1d

Old clip falsely shared as showing Kenyan ex-leader's reaction to losing 2025 AUC race

Yahoo News - 12h

76ers' Joel Embiid admits he's struggling with knee injury, must 'fix the problem' to get back to old form

Embiid again hinted that he may need another surgery on his ailing left knee

CBS Sports - 12h

New York Yankees reverse decades-old facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'

New York Yankees players and employees will finally be able to sport beards, the team announced on Friday, adjusting a long-standing, one-of-a-kind grooming policy.

NBC News - 3h

5 takeaways from Musk's CPAC talk

Elon Musk served as one of the main attractions at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday evening with a late-scheduled appearance that saw him wield a chainsaw and discuss ...

The Hill - 17h

Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.

Wired - 2d

In 'Show Don't Tell,' Curtis Sittenfeld even treats cringey characters with humanity

A radiant contentment pervades Curtis Sittenfeld's stories in her latest collection, 'Show Don't Tell.'

Los Angeles Times - 7h

Right-Wing Media Praises U.S.-Russia Talks as ‘Breath of Fresh Air’

Many of President Trump’s media allies were quick to celebrate this week’s negotiations, a contrast to the deep unease expressed by the foreign policy establishment.

The New York Times - 1d

Grassley starts talks with White House on moving judicial nominees

Politico - 21h

As Russia Talks Peace, Moscow Threatens New Ukraine Region

Moscow’s forces are three miles from Dnipropetrovsk, a province they have never invaded. If they cross in, the advance would be a morale blow to Ukraine and complicate any territorial negotiations.

The New York Times - 6h